As an all-around Asian kid, born in Korea and raised under a Korean roof, going for two and a half weeks without a single bowl of rice was a pain unlike any other. At first, the difference is unnoticeable. In fact, it feels liberating to no longer have to take time out of a busy schedule to eat. But by Day Four, my stomach was the first to crack under the stress: It started feeding my brain with beautiful images … Continue reading
Senior Selina Her talks about the benefits and challenges of playing an unconventional instrument: the harp. Q: When did you start playing the harp? A: I started when I was seven, so I’ve been playing for about 10 years. Q: Why did you choose the harp in particular? A: To be honest, I didn’t wake up one day and suddenly decide to become an angel. Yes, I am referring to the whole “You play harp? Where are your wings?” scenario … Continue reading
The sports played by students at a typical public high school are largely limited to conventional activities like basketball, baseball, tennis or gymnastics. However, sophomore Gwen O’Keefe not only plays a sport that is unavailable at school, but also one that is still growing. Roller derby is nothing short of a grand departure from the realm of ordinary sports. Growing up in her type of environment, O’Keefe may have been considered peculiar if she had not picked up the sport. … Continue reading
As most athletes substitute their education with sports once in college, seniors Jackie Ballin and Courtney Sharrah look forward to playing field hockey and soccer, respectively, on a collegiate level to not train for their future athletic careers, but also to enhance their college experiences. Playing on a college team was always the plan for both of the four-year varsity athletes. Although Ballin primarily strived for a soccer scholarship, her unexpected love for field hockey and her many accomplishments in … Continue reading